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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1891
Page
10
The President arrived in San Antonio amid rain and praised common schools as keys to good citizenship. He urged Texas to expand home production, diversify industry, and strengthen the state’s educational endowment while reaffirming the value of a unified republic and local governance.
Returns from the British Consul General show Cuba’s sugar crop for 1890 at 645 804 tons with 26 439 tons in molasses and a total product of 111 422 tons. Exports to Europe from Jan 1 to July 31, 1890 reached 49 365 tons and to the United States 395 012 tons.
A special telegram from Denver reports a request for a subscription drive to fund a monument for a grave of the late general. The appeal notes no hat was passed around for him and emphasizes a memorial effort.
A New York appointee quotes General Sherman in critique of the movement led by Colorado Governor Routt. Sherman reportedly told Routt that if he outlives him no hat should be circulated for him or his family. He claimed a burial plot in St. Louis with deed in his trunk as proof.
In Foster Center a young man, James Adams, confronts his uncle James Payne in an attic room armed with a revolver and iron bar. After wounding Payne, Adams holds neighbors at bay, is hunted by Sheriff Rathbun’s posse, and commits suicide as officers close in.
Maputo April 20 Italiane reports Spain and the United States draft a reciprocity treaty led by Premier Canovas del Castillo and General J W Foster. The pact lowers duties on American flour and relates to cereals oils and petroleum, while favoring Cuban consumption and shifting trade away from Spanish products. Spain faces injury to its flour trade but gains access for Antilles shipments.
A today report describes clashes between British and Portuguese forces and is believed to concern the seizure of the Willoughby expedition. The wording suggests a naval or military confrontation affecting the expedition’s fate and warrants further confirmation.
Rome reports bitter Italian press reaction to U S delays in handling extradition requests. It cites Paladini the Italian salvatore charged with counterfeiting and two Italians involved in the Paymaster McClure murder case who fled to Italy and were not surrendered due to constitutional limits, highlighting tensions between governments over extradition.
Thousands line the levee as the Blaine and Lincoln clubs host the Pennsylvania delegation led by William R. Leeds. The Ohio Republican League discusses statewide organization and lines up speakers for a mass meeting at Music Hall. Delegates from New York, Indiana, Nebraska arrive, and talks hint the week could shape the 1892 National Republican Convention timeline.
Brief continuation notes a Senate session with William R. Leeds replaced by an unnamed substitute. The item indicates ongoing legislative proceedings and a substitution in the roster.
The House read the Pittsburg street bills on special order raised by Cotton. Bills favorably reported include 13500 for Connellsville Cottage Hospital 20000 for Wills Eye Hospital Philadelphia and 45360 for Scranton Hospital. Bills negatively reported include 25000 to ascertain the hammer blow locomotives force and 1500 to award medals to units first to reach Washington after the first call to suppress the Rebellion.
A Vienna dispatch reports armed bands seen in the Dobrudscha between Russia and Bulgaria. Romania, allied with Russia, faces critique from its presses while allowing Russian officers to inspect troops. A philo-Russian ministry shifts policy, with rumors of a secret treaty to mobilize Romanian forces for Russia against Bulgaria.
The Census Bureau releases a bulletin comparing population growth with public school enrollment gains by state and territory as of April 20.
In Lonpos April 20 Mr Smith told the House of Commons that arrangements were issued for the arrest of Mr Edward De Cobain, Belfast member accused of immoral practices. Healy warned of a possible special commission on accessories if proceedings move forward. Saunders denied De Cobain was Grand Master of the Orange men.
Harrisburg April 20 A telegraph dispatch notes Senate bills read for the first time Neebe s bill for hanging murderers in penitentiaries fixed representation in second class cities eight hours work in penal institutions granting of retail licenses by population abolishing the office of poor tax in second class cities and related measures mentioned.
In Loxpox on April 20 Parliament sees unusually strong opposition to a Government bill regulating storage and sale of paraffin and other inflammable liquids. About 60 members from all parties intend to move rejection, far beyond typical objections. Critics suspect lobbyists for an American oil company influencing the action.
Ottawa reports the schooner Mand 8 from Shelburne Nova Scotia found British sailors shipwrecked at Good Success Bay in the Argentine Republic. Authorities compelled the men to man a life saving station there. Call for British government action and more captain information.
General J. W. Foster and Mr. J. G. Blaine Jr. arrive from Madrid where Foster has been negotiating a reciprocal treaty with Spain. They plan to sail on the Teutonic for New York. Mr. Lincoln, U.S. Minister, presented Blaine at the Prince of Wales levee. Lincoln will host a dinner for Foster tomorrow.
Reports from Madagascar say Sakalavas of Marrombo massacred the Governor of Tubear and 57 Hova soldiers after the king promised an audience. Thirteen Hova customs officials were also killed. Inhabitants fled to the French colony on Nowsi-Be as a French gunboat waits for reinforcements.
Boston announces a 780000 church project in Back Bay named Copley Square Church. The 80 by 80 foot auditorium seats 3025 with plush folding chairs and horseshoe galleries. A parson’s study under stage and six dressing rooms are planned. If used for amusement it may host grand opera.
A German pianist and a young woman, registered as Behrend and wife, were found dead in a Grand Union Hotel room from gas inhalation. Investigators found rubber gas tubes connected to central jets, a note for the coroner, and letters to Mrs Miller and Fritz Behrend. Behrend had lived and performed at 210 East Ninth Street, supporting himself as pianist and bartender, with melancholy noted in the week prior.
A Columbia meeting of white Republicans forms a local Republican League to align with the National Republican League and elect delegates to its Cincinnati convention. A. W. Clayton states the aim to rally whites on protection and ballot reform while acknowledging negro rights as citizens. It marks the first distinctively white Republican convention in the state.
In Tallahassee on April, the Call men backed Wells to delay any U.S. Senate election until caucus nomination under a two thirds rule. The caucus adopted the resolution unanimously after roll call. First ballot totals showed Call 56, Sweer 40, Bloxham 2, blank 1. second ballot Call 57, Speer 40, Bloxham 1.
Baron Fava the Italian Minister at Washington arrives in Paes on his way to Italy. The Soleil reports he is annoyed by U S actions over the New Orleans affair and says Marquis Imperiali di Francavilla may be recalled. Italy would lack a diplomatic representative in Washington until the matter is settled.
A dispatch from Czernowits reports a mad wolf terrorizing a village near the town. The animal bit about 32 people during its rampage and some sufferers will be sent to Paris for Pasteur treatment.
A special telegraph from New York reports 156 deaths by noon, down from 183, with 13 linked to grip and one solely due to grip. Mrs Annie Milligrom of 127 Orchard Street was sent to Bellevue Hospital from Essex Market Court after becoming insane from grip.
Mrs Nellie Grant Sartorus arrives in New York today with Miss Vivian Sartorus Rose Mary Sartorus and Mr Lionel Sartorus in tow.
In London April 21 the Telegraph notes England welcomes an American naval power. It argues cordial Anglo American ties justify viewing a joint fleet as an auxiliary to Britain, capable of patrolling the Atlantic to safeguard English speaking commerce in case of war with Europe.
A South Africa dispatch reports Colonel Willoughby reached Delagoa bay and Beira. He sought permission to go to the Pungwe river and offered to pay duties but, after 48 hours without an answer, proceeded. Portuguese fired, seized his two steamers with mails and provisions, and imprisoned 16 crew. Willoughby warns of danger to British lives at Beira.
A Berit report dated April 21 states official assurances that peace is less in danger, and that German and Russian relations are more amicable than for a long time.
The Standard notes President Harrison speaks with a British song like tone that pleases the English but reveals domestic political failure. It says home protection carried the Republicans in prior elections yet now needs opening of foreign markets.
A St. Petersburg Hebrew lawyer reports all Hebrews must depart the city by May 3. He warns the move will ruin many families, though they may settle in eastern and southern provinces.
Albany April 20. The Governor signed a bill amending the collateral inheritance law. It taxes direct inheritances of ten thousand dollars or more in value.
The advertisement offers 45 inch all silk drapery nets in various designs with original values of 100 and 12 dollars. They are marketed at 65 cents per yard in a city shop on Fifth Avenue.
On Tuesday April 21 1291 at 1 16 at the residence of her husband No 1 Cedar avenue Allegheny City Mrs WILLIAM H KATRICK daughter of the late Peter Greff of Buffalo Mills Armstrong county Pa Noboe of funeral hereafter
In a private Commons dining room a prominent Irish MP and a government ally tested two whiskies on two chimpanzees. The Irish brand made one monkey elated while the Kentucky bourbon left the other maudlin and tearful, ending with both carried from the room in laughter and unrest.
In Toronto on April 20 the two bank robbers, Dubrey and O'Dell from Cleveland Ohio, admitted their crime in Police Court and agreed to return to Cleveland with Detective Humphrey. They left by the noon train with their young wives, showing little concern for their position as spectators noted their extreme youth.
Advertisement for ladies hand-sewn turn Dongola button shoes priced at 2.50. Claims durability and less tendency to rip than other turn shoes. Located at G D Simons 73 Ohio Street Allegheny Pa.
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